All Ops & safety articles – Page 887
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US Airways free to expand 90-seat or under fleet
America West Airlines and US Airways could contract regional affiliates to fly additional Bombardier CRJ900s or other similarly sized regional jets with under 90 seats following the completion of their merger.
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Rotating edges could cut noise
Wing leading-edge technology designed to deliver higher angles of attack for slower airspeeds on approach
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FlightSafety gets nod for Mustang
Full-flight simulators for Cessna entry-level jet training will be located in Wichita, USA and Farnborough, UK
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Weight lifters
The cargo market for Boeing models is accelerating, with increased levels of business for both new-build and converted aircraft
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NewsPilot override system aims to prevent 9/11-style attacks
Honeywell is in talks with Airbus and Boeing about fitting a device aimed at preventing 9/11-style attacks.
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Jade Cargo confirms order for six 747-400ERFs
China’s Jade Cargo International, which plans to launch operations next year, has confirmed an order for six Boeing 747-400 extended range freighters
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Phuket Air YS-11 still grounded after overrun
Thailand’s Department of Civil Aviation has found that a Phuket Air NAMC YS-11 involved in an incident in Mae Sot on 11 September touched down long on the runway before it ran off the end and into muddy ground, resulting in extensive damage.
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NewsNorthwest and Delta file for bankruptcy
Both Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines bowed to the seemingly inevitable and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.